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List of monarchs of Naples and Sicily information - Search.com (157 words) |
 | Constance of Sicily 1194–1198, married to Henry VI |
 | Ferdinand IV (III of Sicily) 1759–1806 (continued to reign in Sicily until 1815, when he was restored in Naples as well) |
 | Ferdinand I (formerly Ferdinand IV of Naples and III of Sicily) 1815–1825 |
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The Ultimate Naples - American History Information Guide and Reference (1216 words) |
 | In the sixth century, Naples was conquered by the Byzantines during the attempt of Justinian I to recreate the Roman Empire, and was one of the last duchies to fall in Norman hands in 1039, as they founded the Kingdom of Sicily. |
 | Naples is by tradition the home of pizza, specifically it is the birthplace of the Pizza Margherita, which traditionally is made with mozzarella, tomato and oregano - representing the red, white, and green of the Italian flag. |
 | Naples is the home of the Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest active opera house in Europe, which opened its doors on November 4, 1737. |